When I decided to write the history book, I was intentional about taking people on that journey with me.
When I visited museums, I shared video clips, took pictures of historical landmarks, and shared screenshots of my writing progress.
I wrote about where I was in my writing, such as when the book was going in for editing, and continued to educate on topics I would cover in the book. I vividly recall how excited I was to finish the first draft and celebrate with my team.
I’d built up so much awareness and excitement about this book that people were searching for it on Amazon before it came out. This was part of the reason I put it on preorder so early. It was in demand. It is what the people wanted.
As a result of taking people on the journey with me, I’ve had more fun writing this book than I’ve had writing any other book. I’ve also sold more preorders for this book since The Stella Trilogy through my website. The level of trust that people who didn’t know me from Adam put in ordering directly from me was humbling.
But it didn’t come cheap.
People trusted me because I put in the work. The work is not done. Far from it, but it has started. With this foundation, I look forward to continuing to build with the people who believe in me and the mission of continuing the work necessary to restore the forgotten heritage to the forgotten people.
What I hope new authors will take from this is the power of taking people on the journey with you and having fun with the process of writing the book.
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Great idea, Yecheilyah. So helpful to see all the lessons you’ve been learning along your way, and to be able to learn from you. Thank you!
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You’re welcome! Thanks so much for reading!
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